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An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in London
… emblems of the Sacrament, etc., attributed to Sir James Thornhill. Panelling: walls panelled throughout on ground … decorations of the building, is the work of Sir James Thornhill; he was commissioned to paint the ceiling of the …
The Environs of London
… Gainsborough. In this room also are several of Sir James Thornhill's original sketches for the great hall. The north … The painting of this hall was undertaken by Sir James Thornhill in 1708, and finished in 1727. It cost 6685l. being … with many emblematical figures; among which Sir James Thornhill has introduced his own portrait. The west front of …
Old and New London
… attention of the visitor. This was painted by Sir James Thornhill, and is divided into compartments. Its praises were … Every one remembers the marvellous story of Sir James Thornhill stepping back to see the effect of his painting … THE RIVER. The painting of this hall occupied Sir James Thornhill nineteen years, from 1708 to 1727; and he was paid …
Old and New London
… decorations of the altarrecess are ascribed to Sir James Thornhill. Among the notable personages buried in the new …
Old and New London
… over-rated painter, Hogarth's father-in-law, Sir James Thornhill, who was presented by the Corporation with a gold …
Alumni Oxonienses
… James (Hena) a Scot; created D.D. 31 Aug., 1636, rector of Thornhill, Yorks, 1644-6. See Foster's Index Eccl. Hannay, …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… and renamed Clermont Road south of Tudor Road, and Thornhill Point and other flats were built across King … chapel and Balcorne Street awaited redevelopment in 1992. Thornhill Point and its companion Halston Point, with 21 …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… son Joseph and, in 1744, to the latter's grandson John Thornhill, who sold it in 1746 to Ralph Farr Winter (d. …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Middlesex
… worship of the Brazen Serpent; the ceiling was painted by Thornhill in 1715; the subject is Aurora with Night and …